27 Oct 1958
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1958
Page
1
Prime Minister described the blast as appalling and inconceivable. The explosion near a Federal Building damaged nine storeys, shattered hundreds of windows, and hurled a car skyward. Police cordoned off blocks and special guards were deployed after a suspected loot attempt.
The annual Scouts Fete at Government House raised about £700 to £100 above target. Governor General Sir William Slim opened the event and toured stalls after also opening a Federation conference at University College. Four Queen's Scouts Condon Hourigan Smith White led the reception with a traditional Scout welcome. The event featured stalls and exhibits including a dining and camping display and a small bridge.
Pan American Airways said it would bypass Rome for its trans Atlantic services after the Italian government imposed a jet surcharge. BOAC and Qantas also announced reductions on routes touching Rome in coming months amid the policy shift.
In Washington the Atomic Commission, under a routine commerce agenda, discussed regulatory steps and signaled forthcoming actions. Details remain sparse in the fragmentary report, with officials noting ongoing oversight of energy utilities and related industries.
Sydney reports a ferocious gale smashing three yachts on rocks and capsizing many others in the harbour. The Dragon class yacht Norna sank near George’s Head while a 30 ft ketch broke up near North Head. Three people from a Marrickville family were saved after leaping into the water.
The Minister for Social Services, Mr Roberton, announced a grant of 9,606 pounds toward the Goodwins Homes for the Aged project. The subsidy amounts to 42 pounds per 1 pound raised, supporting cottages under the Goodwin Homes scheme in Ainslie with construction underway.
Frosts at week end caused damage to early plantings as gardeners report losses to tomatoes beans and cucumbers. Cold temperatures dipped to 13 degrees with a Saturday low of 27 and a high near 50 as strong winds gusted up to 35 miles per hour.
Dr. Mowll died of a heart attack at St Louis Hospital aged 68 after collapsing Thursday while finishing a church service. Archbishop Halse will conduct the funeral at St Mary’s Cathedral with a cortege to Northern Suburbs Crematorium. Synod preparation and tributes follow, noting his steadfast leadership and devotion to church and country.
Tatian police recovered three bags containing £56,000 in currency near the wreckage of the BEA Viscount crash at Net Suno after colliding with a Malian jet fighter. The currency is believed sent to Malta and bags were found where most wreckage lay.
In Canberra yesterday, Tribulex to Dr Mowl and tributes to his life and work were noted at All Saints Church of England services. Rev B G Buckle conducted prayers as the Primate was mentioned in the sermon noting Dr Mowl's contributions.
In Vatican City observers watch the Sistine Chapel as smoke turns from indeterminate to black signaling no election on the first ballot. Around 60,000 people gather in St Peter's Square as Vatican and Italian police block traffic and await a new Pope.
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